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Transformer-less 2 kW Non Isolated400 VDC/230 VAC Single Stage Micro Inverter
1. Powering the Software Defined Network
Transformer-less 2 kW Non Isolated
400 VDC/230 VAC Single Stage
Micro Inverter
Intelec 2016
O. BOMBOIR, CE+T Power
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Why such a small inverter?
• Google & IEEE ‘Little Box Challenge’
• Decentralized production requires compact
static converters
• We’ve been shrinking inverters since 30 years
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E l e c t r o n i c s
Parameter Realised Requested
Maximum Power Tested 2062 VA 2000VA
Volume of enclosure 225 cm³ 655 cm³
Power density 8850 W/litre 3050W/litre
DC voltage range 300 to 450VDC 399.5 V
AC voltage (RMS) output 240 Vac 240V +/- 12Vac
Efficiency (CEC Method) 95.4 % Min 95 %
Max Temp of Enclosure 48 °C 60 °C
Ambient T° of test 29 °C 30 °C
EMI compliance FCC Part 15 B FCC Part 15 B
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